Do you have kind neighbours who help bring the community together? Maybe there’s someone in your neighbourhood who never fails to say hello or is always ready to drop off a meal to someone in need. These simple acts of kindness go a long way – they show that we care for one another, in good times and bad. They also help to keep the neighbourhood connected, and that deserves to be celebrated!
Celebrate neighbours who do kind things, big or small, through the Neighbourhood Kindness program.
Nominate a kind neighbour and we’ll send them a thank-you package. The package will include a handwritten note signed by the Mayor along with the chance to win a $20 Uptown BIA gift card.
By nominating someone, you’re also doing your part to strengthen neighbourhood connections and spread kindness. It’s easy and only takes a few minutes!
What sorts of things do kind neighbours do?
Maybe they:
- Pick up groceries for an isolated neighbour.
- Manage a neighbourhood community on social media or a newsletter.
- Lead a community garden or outdoor rink.
- Take care of a community message board.
- Host neighbourhood events such as movie nights, porch parties, concerts or barbeques.
- Organize a neighbourhood tree planting.
- Welcome a new neighbour to the area.
- Fundraise for a neighbourhood playground.
- Show kindness in many other ways.
How can you get involved?
- Submit this online form to describe your kind neighbour’s contributions.
- Help spread the word about this program.
- Be a caring and kind neighbour!